wth is astro performance, like astro minivans, my moms astro has a small block in it!
__________________ 1986 Z28
-355 ci
-Brodix aluminum heads
-Comp Cams XE294HR hydraulic roller cam
-Speed Pro 0.030 over forged aluminum flat tops
-750 DP HP carb
-Victor Jr. intake
-Comp Cams pro magnum stainless rockers
-Moroso 7qt. pan and pump
-Built TH350 with manual valve body
-Moser 9", Full spool, 4.10 gears
-Lakewood drags shocks and struts
-Weld Prostars with 28 x 10.5 slicks on the rear
-Aluminum rad and electric water pump
-Full UMI suspension package(LCA's, Panhard bar, SFC's, A-Arms, and transmission mouted adjustable torque arm, K member and A Arms)
We would like to introduce ourselves to Thirdgen.org Members. We are a Family Owned and Operated Manual Transmission/Drivetrain Warehouse in Central Florida. Our Parent Company, Astro Transmission Parts, has been in the Industry since 1985. In 2003 Astro Performance was formed in an ongoing attempt to supply Quality OEM & Aftermarket Transmission & Drivetrain Components to Racers and Wholesalers!
Astro Performance Warhouse is "Direct" with Top Name Manufacturers, along with Manufacturing/Distributing its very own components! We carry a complete line of Manual 4 / 5 / 6 Speed Transmissions along with all of the parts to Rebuild/Recondition them. Our Drivetrain Line includes some of the Mr. Gasket Performance Line: Hays, Hurst, and Lakewood! Other notable Manufacturers include: Mcleod Industries, Clutch Masters Inc., Moser Engineering, and Serveral Others!
Our Goal is to provide the Industry Manual Transmission Components and Assemblies that will take the Abuse of the Every Day Street/Strip Racer! We will be posting up Drivetrain Components that will benefit GM Muscle Car Enthusiasts, without breaking the Bank!
If any thirdgen.org member has any questions about our Business and/or Services please don't hesitate to call us Toll Free. We are open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm EST. Please note that our Current Website is specific to Mustang Users. This is going to change in the next two weeks. We have a New Website that will include GM, Dodge, and Ford Users! Stay Tuned!
Next summer when my t5 blows up, I will be dealing with you guys. I was going to swap in a t56, but i'd like to keep the t5. If the trans is severely damaged, can you still take it as a core? I have the feeling it will be. Thanks
tompumped,
What we look for in a Core are the following:
1.) Core Exchanged in must be from a 1988-92 Camaro/Firebird V8 with T-5 5 Speed Transmission.
2.) Core Exchanged in cannot have a "Cracked/Broke" Case.
3.) Output Shaft Pilot Surface cannot be "Pitted" where the Input Shaft and Output Shaft come together.
The only way to know if the Output Shaft is "Pitted" is by removing the Input Shaft and Bearing Retainer from the front of the Transmission. Once the Input Shaft is removed, you can visibly see the Pilot Surface of the Output Shaft. This surface is where the 15 Individual Needle Bearings ride. If you take two fingers and rub around the outside surface of this Pilot Area, it should be smooth like a crankshaft journal. If it is rough and/or pitted, the Output Shaft will need to be reconditioned before using again. The cost to do this is $100.00, which is what we charge if the Output Shaft is "bad" in the Core Exchanged in.
If you have any questions/concerns please don't hesitate to contact us Toll Free.
No, but we do "Face-Plated" T-56 6 Speed Transmissions. This is where we remove the Synchronizer/Blocking Rings and "Modify" the Side of the Gears to install Face-Plates. This does not make the Transmission "Clutchless", but does help in getting the Transmission to shift well at RPM's higher than 7,000. It can get quite expensive but will allow the transmission to shift at higher RPM's, utilizing the Clutch, but not needing as much Disengagement as a Synchronized Transmission.
Thanks,
Tony
